Campbell University recognizes that families play an important role in student success. Campbell University is committed to working cooperatively with students and their families to provide the most optimal environment for student success. The purpose of the Campbell University Parents Council is to affirm the important role parents and family members play in the lives of their students. Housed in and supported by Student Life, the Council will work in partnership with the University to sponsor programs and provide services that bring parents and family members into a closer relationship with the University. The goals of the Parents Council include: • Facilitate communication between the University and parents and family members as a means to facilitate student success. • Promote an on-going relationship between the parents and families of all Campbell students and the University in support of their students’ success at Campbell. • Introduce new students and their parents to the University’s education opportunities, procedures, services and resources in order to support students toward student success. • Provide a welcoming atmosphere and foster a sense of belonging to the Campbell community for students and their families. The Campbell University Parents Council will consist of engaged parents of current Campbell University students. The Council seeks to represent the undergraduate student body. The Parents Council members serve a two-year term, with an opportunity to extend by one year if mutually agreed upon by the Vice President for Student Life and the Council member, not to exceed their students’ graduation by more than one year. If voting is necessary, each “member” has 1 vote (a parent couple acts as 1 “member”). The primary responsibilities and expectations of Parents Council members include: 1. Attend two full board meetings per year (Family Weekend in the fall and a determined date late spring) 2. Serve as special advisors to the Vice President for Student Life to provide input on student services, events, programming, and potential resource development 3. To serve as an ambassador of Campbell University at events both on campus and off, including but not limited to Family Weekend; Homecoming; and spring commencement. 4. To provide feedback on behalf of parents and families on issues of concern; 5. Promote and support the University and its students through the Campbell Parents Fund. 6. To share their talents with the department Student Life. The Parents Council is a forum for the families of Campbell University students to play an active role in University life. Student Life welcomes creative ways that parents and families can be a part of strengthening the Campbell community. Let us know how you would like to help! 7. The Campbell University Parents Council will act as the voice of all Campbell parents and families and serve as representatives at on-campus and regional events. If you are interested in applying for a position on the Campbell University Parents Council, please complete this on-line application.
Posted on: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 20:50:23 +0000
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